[Hiring] Backend Engineer @Linqia

Role Description

Searching for a Backend Engineer long-term contractor to work from home in Latam! Please submit your CV/Resumé in English, thank you!

Do you live and breathe backend development, with languages like Python and SQL as your trusty companions? Are you energized by the challenge of architecting robust and scalable systems, seamlessly integrating APIs and crafting elegant solutions? If you find joy in building the backbone of applications that power our digital world, then you have the perfect ingredients to thrive as our exceptional Backend Engineer, shaping the future of our technology stack!

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing server-side applications using Python
• Writing complex SQL queries using Trino to gather analytics data from multiple sources
• Developing and maintaining microservices for our platform
• Designing and optimizing databases, both relational and non-relational
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs and ensure smooth functionality
• Writing efficient and reusable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards
• Performing code reviews to ensure high-quality codebase
• Developing comprehensive end-to-end integration tests to ensure systems function as intended
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues in backend systems
• Staying up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required
• BS degree in Computer Science or a similar technical area of study, or equivalent practical experience
• 2-4 years of experience as a software engineer/developer, with a focus on backend development
• Proficiency in Python
• Strong experience with databases, SQL, and database optimization techniques
• Experience working with microservices architecture
• Familiarity with API design principles and RESTful services
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities, with the capability to work in cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field (Nice to Have)
• Experience/certification with cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform (Nice to Have)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker (Nice to Have)
• Knowledge of message queues and streaming platforms, such as Apache Kafka (Nice to Have)
• Understanding of caching mechanisms and performance optimization techniques (Nice to Have)
• Experience with performance testing and profiling tools (Nice to Have)
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and frameworks (Nice to Have)

Benefits

• Influencer marketing is chaotic. Linqia brings the calm in the chaos.
• We’re a leader in the influencer marketing industry.
• We're a mature and growing tech start-up, having experienced 100% year-over-year growth and break-even.
• We partner with the world's largest brands including General Motors, Bayer, Kimberly-Clark, Unilever, Albertsons, McDonalds, and Walmart.
• Our AI-driven platform and team of experts are leading the transformation of influencer marketing.
• We combine the science and accountability of online media with award-winning creativity to deliver the greatest return on investment and results for our clients’ paid, owned, and earned media.
• We value intelligence, recognize talent and have instilled a culture that supports career development and growth for our employees.
• We thrive on innovation and accountability, with a customer first attitude that adds true value to everything we touch.
• Our team members are smart, hard-working, have integrity and love to have fun as we play to win.